Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cornelius Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornelius Elementary School serves the northern part of Cornelius, OR, covering an area of approximately 95.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 23.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornelius Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where children are respectful, responsible, safe and always do their best
School Rankings
Cornelius Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornelius Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Khaki or navy blue pants, skirts, dresses; white or navy blue collared shirts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornelius Elementary School's ranking?
Cornelius Elementary School is ranked #1060 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cornelius Elementary School often compared to?
Cornelius Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Shaw Elementary School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School, Aloha-huber Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary School?
372 students attend Cornelius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cornelius Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornelius Elementary School?
Cornelius Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cornelius Elementary School offer ?
Cornelius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cornelius Elementary School part of?
Cornelius Elementary School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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